November 24, 2016

Has someone advised you to try red or blue light therapy for pain? If so, you might be wondering how carving out time for an appointment, driving there, waiting your turn, and then driving back home is supposed to make you feel better. When you’re in pain, you don’t want to go out. You may not feel like driving or may not have a friend or family member who’s available to drive you. At the same time, blue light therapy gets rave reviews from patients who have tried it. Maybe it’s worth the time and effort to get to the…

November 10, 2016

The Centers for Disease Control report that nearly half of all adults experience the symptoms of osteoarthritis in their knees at some point. For overweight patients, that number is even higher. Knee pain isn’t just uncomfortable. It can restrict movement, causing sedentary behaviors that can contribute to other health issues. Bad knees can cause missed work or an inability to play sports. Some patients say knee pain lowers their quality of life in numerous ways. When left untreated, arthritis pain in the knees can make walking up a staircase seem like climbing a mountain. So why would anyone tolerate pain…

October 20, 2016

Is it really possible to get the best light therapy treatment right at home? The rise of patients self-diagnosing via the internet is rampant and has inspired criticism from medical professionals. Sure, we probably shouldn’t use a website to determine whether or not we have cancer, are pregnant, or if our cold has turned to pneumonia. But once a doctor has confirmed our suspicions, it’s often left to us to decide how to best pursue follow-up care. There are many things we do for our bodies and our health that happen outside the doctor’s office. We do our best to…

October 6, 2016

Why should you give light pain therapy a try? For starters, eight out of 10 Americans will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. Back pain can have a number of causes, including repetitive movement, excess weight, improper lifting, and sitting or standing for long periods, and even improper footwear can cause soreness and stiffness of the back. Depending on the frequency and severity of the pain, a sore back can cause missed work days, lack of movement, and a general decline in quality of life. Worse still, back pain can be notoriously difficult to treat. Patients…

September 22, 2016

If you suffer from sleeplessness, you should know that both the American Medical Association and the Centers for Disease Control have announced that lack of adequate sleep is a national health crisis. The CDC reports that over one quarter of all Americans say they sometimes don’t get enough sleep. Roughly 10 percent of adults suffer from chronic insomnia. Sleep is vital for nearly all aspects of health. For those looking for a drug-free method to improve sleep, iVIVA whole body vibration is a popular option. By stimulating every area of the body at once, iVIVA whole body vibration can improve…

September 8, 2016

The American Chiropractic Association estimates that eight out of 10 people will experience back pain at some time in their lives. This can be the result of repetitive movement, excessive weight, pregnancy, overexertion, or even heredity. Back pain isn’t just uncomfortable; it can restrict mobility, keep you out of work, and reduce your overall quality of life. If you suffer from back pain — lower back pain, in particular — it’s imperative to work with your physician to find effective solutions. Light therapy for back pain has gained increased popularity in recent years. Is it right for you? Here are…

August 25, 2016

What is red light therapy and does it work? That’s a great question and one that many patients are asking. The effectiveness of red light therapy to manage pain and promote healing is well known. Every day, more patients are discovering that chronic pain need not plague them forever. Sufferers of short-term discomfort from overwork, strains, sprains, or soreness find that the use of blue or red light treatments reduces pain and shortens downtime. Patients dealing with long-term aches or soreness from backache, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and even multiple sclerosis are helped by regular light treatments. Use of red…

August 11, 2016

Looking for a drug-free way to treat pain? Many people are. While there’s no shame in taking pain meds when you need them, the risks associated with prolonged use of prescription or over-the-counter painkillers may outweigh the benefits. Yoga can be an effective way to reduce pain in the legs, knees, shoulders, neck, or back. But not everyone can do yoga, and not everyone finds it helpful. Other physical therapy exercises can keep pain at bay when done regularly. But not all patients have access to this either. Low level light therapy is another drug-free treatment, one that nearly anyone…

July 28, 2016

The elbows are among the most resilient joints in your whole body. They’re designed to gracefully accept the wear and tear you subject them to every day. But as we age, muscles and tendons sometimes need a little help to stay in tip-top shape. If you find that one or both elbows have become stiff, sore, or movement in your arms or elbows is painful or seems restricted, treatment may be warranted — and light therapy for elbow pain could be exactly the answer you need. Red and blue diodes applied to the impacted area can reduce the frequency and…

July 14, 2016

Red and blue light therapy helps patients treat or control chronic pain from myriad sources. Whether your pain comes from repetitive motion, arthritis, a sports injury, or for reasons you don’t fully understand, red and blue light therapy can get you results. Regular doses of light emitting diodes that shine blue and red light similar to lasers can result in a reduction in the intensity, duration, and recurrence of chronic pain. This allows patients to live a fuller life, free from the restrictions pain can cause. All this information may lead you to ask: what’s the best way to get…